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The End of Harvest at Aubrey Vineyards

The End of Harvest at Aubrey Vineyards

Aubrey Vineyards has fully concluded grape harvest for 2022! Things move quickly at the Overland Park vineyard and winery, with bud break to harvest season lasting only around 7 months! While the extracted juice from the grapes begin fermentation in stainless steel tanks or open ferment bins at the winery, the vines begin the process of entering dormancy for the wintertime within a few short weeks. While it may appear that the hard work is over for the season, there is still much more to do in order to ensure the long-term success of the vines! Many nutrients are lost when grapes are...

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Aubrey Select Series Release

Aubrey Select Series Release

As the first winery and vineyard in Overland Park, Aubrey Vineyards' uniqueness has always been evident through its variety of approachable styles--from classic red and white varietals, both sweet and dry to the ever popular Vidal Blanc and Apple wines. Alongside developing Midwestern standard releases like the Norton and Chambourcin, AV's head winemaker is focused on developing small hand-crafted batches of premium wine to provide a perfect pairing for all wine drinkers, both new and connoisseur. This month, Aubrey Vineyards is kicking off the AV Select Series! The Select series of wines features the winemaker’s exploration into special wines of limited...

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Pop-Up Restaurants at the AV Patio

Pop-Up Restaurants at the AV Patio

Fall is peak harvest season at Aubrey Vineyards, and events are in full swing! When looking for a winery near me, many people are interested in having hot food options available to pair with local midwestern varietals like the Chambourcin, Vignoles, and Vidal Blanc wines. This is a feature AV is always looking to provide, and The Vineyard Tasting Room has partnered with many different local restaurants and businesses to create memorable events with great food and wine! The coronavirus pandemic dramatically shifted both the way restaurants serve customers and the way people dine. Pop-up restaurants have become a growing trend in the post-COVID...

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Harvest Season at Aubrey Vineyards

Harvest Season at Aubrey Vineyards

The 2022 harvest has begun at Aubrey Vineyards in Overland Park, Kansas!  Being a winery in the Midwest means a hotter, shorter growing season requiring resilient grape varietals. At a winery near me, timing for harvest is crucial, and varies greatly from year to year. Grape varietals like the freshly-harvested Frontenac go from bud break to harvest in as little as 4 months! After being harvested and collected, the grapes are immediately cleaned and sent into a grape press. This machine gradually increases pressure until every last drop of juice is extracted from the fruit! .  Harvest season can last up to three...

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